This new thread will be solely devoted to recommendations for books on Sikhi , with first rate scholarship. It will serve as a resource for others who want solid information.
"The Sikh Way to God Realization" by Sureet Kaur
Ludhiāṇā : Bhāī Dayā Singh Charitable Trust, Gurdwārā Yādgār Sant...
Search Gurbani Desktop Version
waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh
Gateway to Sikhism proudly announces the SearchGurbaniDesktop Version , which will be free & cross-platform desktop program, designed to archive, search & display the Sikh scriptures, based on contents from...
This thread is an experiment, suggested by SPN Admin. The translation of Gurbani is a complicated matter, made at times more difficult, not easier, by the use of search engines. Why is translation fraught with difficulties?
Search engines require exact matches of transliteration equivalents...
Nitnem Banis, all of the daily Sikh prayers recited in Punjabi appear in their entirety and are in RealAudio format (filename.ra). Files will have to be downloaded to your computer before listening to them using a RealAudio player (this server does not have realtime broadcasting capabilities)...
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
For those of you who have wanted to learn kirtan, but haven't been able to for some reason, here is a great opportunity:
With the Learn Gurbani Kirtan (Level 1) set you can start learning at home, without a teacher!
Utilizing an instructional book...
Misinterpretation of Gurbani and Misrepresentation of Sikhism
Due to historical circumstances, after the death of Guru Gobind Singh there was systematic annihilation of the Sikh population by the Mogul rulers and their collaborators, the proponents of caste ideology. During the first quarter of...
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
Waheguru ji ki fateh
Why should we read or listen to Gurbani daily ?
An old Farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading Gurbani (Nitnem).
His grandson wanted to be just like...
Literal Meaning of Gurbani
Gurbani is dear to many. Some read Gurbani every day, some as a rehat, some read it occassionaly.
I have noticed some people question the acceptance of the literal meaning of Gurbani. I am surprised to see that happening even under 'GURMAT VICHAAR' Section...
Sat sri akaal!
I´m new to sikhism and currently reading mostly different translations on the SGGS.
I found some translations of the japji sahib in Swedish and German that differ a lot from the English ones I´ve previously read and leaving me confused. They´re mostly from 3ho, kunalini yoga...
An Introduction To Jap Ji ( Part 2 & 3)
Whenever I get a chance, I strongly urge people to study Guru Granth Sahib Ji to understand its advocacy to bring harmony...
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
Waheguru ji ki fateh
Listen to an excellant collection of Gurbani Simran & Keertan (Western Style ) at
http://www.sikhnet.com/sikhnet/music.nsf/SelectMusicJukeBoxCategory/f06e3f633c0f0c3e8725678b00787d1f!Open...
I happened upon this web site accidentally. Sri Granth - a Sri Guru Granth Sahib Resource
It tells the story of real people with real faces who have brains and ability and a lot of talent. Many different kinds of talent.
Then came the idea: a thread about gurbani search engines might actually...
The Menace of Sulahi Khan
The following two shabads revolve around this sakhi:-
Prithi Chand sought to intimidate and discredit Guru Arjan Dev by forging an alliance with the Government functionaries hoping that the official intervention would force Guru Arjan Dev to make room for his...
Introduction to the Japji by James G. Lochtefeld Copyright 1994
(I, James G. Lochtefeld, am completely responsible for the text and translations on this page, and any faults herein must fall on me alone.)
The Japji is the opening section of the Adigranth, the Sikh scripture. As the name...
Ms. Carol Marshall’s appraisal of the Japji indicates that she has delved deep into the poem. Her description of the poem as a ‘reminder’ and an ‘inspirer’ is extremely telling. No less telling is her summing up of the substance of the poem: the poem tries to understand God and man’s...
The True Name is the Ambrosial Nectar; no one can describe it.
The Gift of 'Naam' is in the Hands of the Great Giver. At the Guru's Door, in the Gurdwara, it is received.
No Other Way- One has to surrender his/her mind and body to the Guru's Will, and has to accept God and Guru- the...
Pray Truth for all and say Satsriakaal!
Dear all!
Gurbaanee says
vwhu vwhu bwxI inrMkwr hY iqsu jyvfu Avru n koie ]
vwhu vwhu bwxI inrNkwr hY iqsu jyvfu Av{ n koe ]
vaahu vaahu banee nirankaar hai tisu jayvadu avaru na koi. SGGS Ang 515-17
May I ask? Is Gurbaanee also Nirankaar...
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